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Article 5: The Amendment Process — U.S. Constitution | Civics Matter

Art.5

Article 5 of the U.S. Constitution

The Amendment Process

Defines how the Constitution can be amended: proposed by 2/3 of Congress, ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures.

Last verified: June 2026

Overview

Defines how the Constitution can be amended: proposed by 2/3 of Congress, ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures.

Article 5 is a single section without subdivisions.